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Working Title: Small Business Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 2

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87722

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/08/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Civil Rights / OCR Small Business Contracting

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

As a Small Business Specialist, you will be a part of a dynamic team that supports the participation of minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses in MnDOT projects. This team is responsible for administering MnDOT’s small business programs, and your role will involve gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information to perform duties such as setting small business participation goals on projects, monitoring projects for compliance, ensuring prompt payment to small businesses and closing out projects. In addition, the Small Business Specialist will participate in team efforts to advance small business participation by creating ongoing relationships and mutual understanding with internal and external stakeholders, identifying levers for change and process improvement, and serving as a representative for civil rights issues and small business participation.

Occasional travel is required.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years professional experience in civil rights, contract administration, or contract compliance that demonstrates:

+ Experience analyzing information sufficient to determine accuracy and compliance.

+ Experience utilizing databases sufficient to update, track and manipulate information.

+ Experience providing consultation to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with the construction industry and/or contract management principles and practices.

+ Knowledge and application of local, state and federal regulations related to small business programs.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and a drug and alcohol test.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.